Michigan man charged in 9 West Side armed robberies

Suspect could be connected to more about 20 others

WEST SIDE — A 31-year-old Michigan man was charged in connection with nine armed robberies of grocery stores and restaurants owned by senior citizens on the West Side, Chicago police said Wednesday.

Police said the suspect, David Floyd, is responsible for about 20 similar crimes.

Floyd of Three Oaks, Mich., was arrested Monday after he allegedly held a clerk at gunpoint and robbed a grocery store in the 2000 block of West 18th Street, getting away with $300 cash, Harrison Area Sgt. Steven Konow said.

Police eventually stopped the vehicle, and Floyd was taken into custody. Police said he was taken to Harrison Area detective headquarters where lineups were held, and he was identified as the person responsible for eight other armed robberies.